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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.19, 5,950.83 and 2,449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.19, 5,950.83 and 2,449.19 is: 3,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.19 : 5,950.83 = 2,449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.19/5,950.83 = 2,449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.19x = 5,950.83 × 2,449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.19x = 14,574,713.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574,713.33/4,312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.89

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